Harzer
| Harzer | |
|---|---|
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| Country of origin | Germany |
| Region | Harz |
| Source of milk | Cow |
| Pasteurized | Yes |
| Named after | Harz |
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Harzer cheese is a German sour milk cheese made from low fat curd cheese,[1] which originates in the Harz mountain region south of Braunschweig.[2]
Harzer is often small and round, in which case it is called Handkäse or , or cylindrical, in which case it is called Stangenkäse. Frequently, the small and round variety is sold in a cylindrical package, which is then called Harzer Roller.[1]
Harzer cheese is typically flavored with caraway spice. Some varieties are white mold cheeses, others, red mold; the latter type generally has a stronger flavor. Both types develop a strong aroma after maturing for anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. Harzer has both a distinctive strong smell and flavor.
Harzer contains very little fat (less than 1%) but extremely high protein (usually around 30%), and is thus often used for special diets and sport nutrition.[citation needed]
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- ^ Jump up to: a b Bockelmann, Wilhelm & Willems, Peter & Jäger, Beate & Hoppe-Seyler, Tobias & Engel, Günter & Heller, Knut (2002). "Reifung von Harzer Käse ("Ripening of Harzer cheese")". Kieler Milchwirtschaftliche Forschungsberichte (in German). 54: 317–335.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
- ^ Juliett Harbutt, ed. (2009). World Cheese Book. New York: DK Publishing.
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